Double Red Cell Donation

A special automated process, called apheresis (AY-fur-EE-sis), collects two units of red blood cells during a single donation. In just two annual appointments, you can contribute the same number of life-saving red cells as you would from four whole blood donations—in half the visits.

Types most needed: O+, O-, A-, B-

Type O donors are in high demand, especially O- donors (universal red cell donor) whose red cells can be given to everyone in need